So when Rutgers began its summer conditioning program in June, Robinson used it as an opportunity to snag as many punts as he could.

“I caught quite a few balls during the summer,’’ Robinson said. “That’s something I just like to get in, get the rhythm before practice starts. It was catching balls from a live punter and catching it from a jugs (machine). It was definitely beneficial for me to catch some during the summer, just to get ready for what I need to expect in camp.’’

The fifth-year senior from Somerville, who was moved to cornerback from wideout shortly after last season, also spent the summer focusing on learning the intricacies of the defensive position.

“Defensive-wise, I tried to learn all my technique,’’ said Robinson, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound speedster who is competing with Logan Ryan, Marcus Cooper and Brandon Jones at cornerback. “It’s a slower pace during the summer, so I’m just trying to pick things up and learn it all.

“The summer was big, but camp to me is bigger. Summer gave me a chance to know everything, but in camp I’m actually out there doing it with pads on and putting things to work. So taking what I know and transferring it out on the field is good for me.’’

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